Behind every confident young person is someone who believed in them.
“The Mentorship Blueprint,” is a podcast dedicated to empowering youth and transforming lives through mentorship.
Hosted by New Pathways for Youth Director of Curriculum and Training, Mark Garcia. Each episode dives deep into the vital role mentorship plays in overcoming adversity and achieving personal growth.
With expert guests, real-life stories, and actionable insights, “The Mentorship Blueprint” is your go-to resource for unlocking the potential of young people and building a brighter future for our communities.
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Hear From Other Mentors
Each month, you’ll hear from a guest mentor regarding different questions or issues that come up in their mentoring relationships. These conversations are here to help guide you as you navigate your own mentoring relationship.
“Relationships are a two-way street, and sometimes we need to model vulnerability. If and when there is something they want to ask or talk about, you’re their go-to person.”
– Eleni, Level Up Mentor
Episode: The Power of Curiosity: Building Trust Through Presence and Understanding
“Yes, there is that hardship or stress, but how do you work with your mentee to see outside of that? There is opportunity everywhere you go, you just have to look for it.”
– Sam, Level Up Mentor
Episode: Holding Possibility in the Midst of Economic Stress: Supporting Youth When Survival Shapes Decisions
“Mentorship is not a straight line. There’s a lot of give and take and ebbs and flows. We need to make sure they’re heard and seen, really going above and beyond to really understand where they’re at.”
– Clark, Level Up Mentor
Episode: The Long Game of Mentorship
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About NPFY
At New Pathways for Youth, we’re awakening the full human potential to bring about individual and community transformation.
Become a Mentor
If you’re ready to make an impact (or know somebody who is), we are always welcoming potential mentors to our virtual mentor introduction sessions.
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We are extremely proud of our program and the life-changing influence we have in our community. At the same time, we know there is so much more work to be done, and that with your investment, many more youth can live their lives with joy and purpose.